/ 26 August 2021

A black woman’s burden: Carer, provider and unemployed

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Kate Monama is a mother who has been unemployed for five years. (Andy Mkosi)

All indicators, including the employment statistics released this week show how black women bear the brunt of unemployment. Here are their stories

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